Kasutera Cake Recipe

October 17, 2016

Tea and cake are a perfect pairing for an afternoon snack in many countries. In Japan, kasutera is a popular sponge cake, derived from the Portuguese castela cake. Originally introduced to Japan by Portuguese sailors in the port town of Nagasaki, Kasutera is now a specialty of the city. Soft, spongy and sweet, kasutera cake can be flavored with almost anything… matcha green tea, peach, honey, even gold foil! During the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, it is common to serve sweet treats alongside matcha green tea. Here’s our recipe for a honey-flavored kasutera cake. What flavor will you make?

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A popular Japanese sponge cake that can be flavored with anything from green tea, brown sugar or honey.

Kasutera Cake

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A popular Japanese sponge cake that can be flavored with anything from green tea, brown sugar or honey.